RESOURCES

Tuesday Talks Resources/Handouts Here

2025 - Neosho Conference Notes/Resources and Recap HERE

GENERAL RESOURCES 

Incentive Programs at Your Market​

• Double Up Food Bucks
• Farmers Market and Direct Marketing Farmers Authorization 
• Food Safety at Farmers Markets: Paige VanLoo-Anderson
  

More info and notes on Legacy Planning and Market Planning


Nonprofit & Grant Resources for Farmers Markets

• Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) – Advocacy, training, and resources for farmers markets.
  🔗 https://farmersmarketcoalition.org
• USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) – Grant funding for farmers markets and local food initiatives.
  🔗 https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp
• National Farmers Market Directory (USDA) – Helps markets connect with customers and gain visibility.
  🔗 https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets
• Project for Public Spaces (PPS) – Resources on placemaking and market design to create thriving community spaces.
  🔗 https://www.pps.org
  Local Food Marketplace – Helps farmers markets with online sales, marketing, and distribution tools.
  🔗 https://www.localfoodmarketplace.com
• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) – Policy advocacy and support for farmers markets and small farmers.
  🔗 https://sustainableagriculture.net
• Fair Food Network – Double Up Food Bucks – SNAP-matching programs to increase food access at markets.
  🔗 https://fairfoodnetwork.org
• Farmers Market Legal Toolkit – Legal resources for market operators.
  🔗 https://farmersmarketlegaltoolkit.org
• ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture (NCAT) – Educational materials for farmers and market organizers.
  🔗 https://attra.ncat.org
  The Wallace Center – Focuses on sustainable food systems and supporting local farmers.
  🔗 https://www.wallacecenter.org​

Technology & Software for Market Management and Operations

• Manage My Market – A platform for managing vendor applications, payments, and scheduling.
  🔗 https://www.managemymarket.com
• TechSoup – Discounted software, hardware, and digital tools for nonprofits, including farmers markets.
  🔗 https://www.techsoup.org
• Canva – Free and premium design tools for creating social media graphics, flyers, and promotional materials.
  🔗 https://www.canva.com
• QuickBooks for Nonprofits – Accounting software to manage finances and track vendor payments.
  🔗 https://quickbooks.intuit.com/nonprofits
• iPostal1 – Virtual business address and mail management services for remote administrative needs.
  🔗 https://ipostal1.com
• Adobe Creative Cloud for Nonprofits – Discounted design software for creating professional marketing materials.
  🔗 https://www.adobe.com/nonprofit

Community Partnerships, CSA Development & Farm Stops

• Growing Trends in Community Partnerships – Farmers markets are increasingly collaborating with local businesses, health organizations, and food access programs to expand their reach. Learn more:
  🔗 https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org/community-partnerships
• CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Development – Integrating CSAs with farmers markets can boost vendor sales and community engagement. Find CSA resources:
  🔗 https://www.localharvest.org/csa
• Farm Stops & Retail Hybrid Models – A growing trend where farmers markets expand into retail spaces for year-round sales. Learn about successful models:
  🔗 https://www.michiganfarmtofamily.com/farm-stop

Being a member of Missouri Farmers Market Association, you are automatically added as a member of Farmers Market Coalition.  If you have not received your membership invite from FMC, please contact us at [email protected].

​Missouri Grown Farmers Market Handbook

​Missouri Specialty Crops
MFMA is a proud recipient of a grant from the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP), which is designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

Here is a list of active specialty crop organizations. Contact these organizations to find specialty crop growers for your market. 

• Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
  The MDA administers the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), which aims to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, increase markets, and invest in research.
• ​University of Missouri - Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI)
  FAPRI creates budgets for the costs of producing fruits and vegetables. These budgets are based on common production practices, input use, and other factors. 
• Lincoln University - Cooperative Extension Specialty Crops Program (LU-SCP)
  This program aims to improve food security and environmental equity by developing educational programs about specialty crops. 
• Missouri Growers Association (MGA)
  This organization provides a way for specialty crop producers and marketers to connect, share information, and learn about the industry. 
• Missouri Organic Association
  Works with organic crops and specialty crops
• Missouri Nut Growers Association
• Missouri Grape Growers Association
• Missouri Mycological Society
• The Missouri State Beekeepers Association